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Department of Political Science

Dr. Oyedele Ashiru

Associate Professor

Specialisation Political Thoughts, Political Theory

Selected Recent Publications / Contributions to Knowledge

  1. Ashiru, D. (2023). Islamic Revivalism and the Struggle for Cultural Hegemony in Yorubaland. Lagos Historical Review, 23, pp.15-28.
  2. Ashiru, D. and Obasekore, G. (2023). Constitutionalism and the Challenges of Democratic Governance in Nigeria. In O. Jegede, B. Sani and R. Adimula (Eds.), Readings in Diplomacy, Democracy, Peace and Development: A Festschrift in Honour of Ibrahim Agboola Gambari. Ibadan: Spectrum Books pp. 285-297.
  3. Ashiru, D. (2023). Political Islam, Ethno-religious Cleavages and Insurgency in Central Nigeria. Zamfara Journal of Politics and Development, 4(2), pp. 288-299.
  4. Ashiru, D. (2021). Karl Popper, the Nigerian State and Democratic Consolidation. In O. Afisi (Ed.) Karl Popper and Africa: Knowledge, Politics and Development. Switzerland: Springer Nature, pp. 57-68.
  5. Ashiru, D. (2020). Political Islam and Socio-political ethics in Nimi Wariboko’s Philosophy. In T. Falola (Ed.) The philosophy of Nimi Wariboko. Austin, USA: Pan African University Press, pp. 141-156.

Collaborations / Networks

  • Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA)
  • Toyin Falola Research Network
  • Assilah Foundation Forum, Morocco
  • Terrorism and Extremism Studies in Europe, Asia and Africa Study Network
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